Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.
They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting.
Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others.
Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto Certificate IV in Building & Construction, Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) and Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification includes Cabinet Maker-kitchen and bathrooms and self-employed contractor. Completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Upon successful completion of all the units of competency in this course, students will be issued a MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology testamur and a Record of results. If a student successfully completes some but not all of the units of competency in the course, they will be issued a Statement of attainment indicating the units they have successfully completed.
Students are required to undertake a total of 25 units to complete this course. This comprises 8 core and 17 elective units.
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. |
| MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing. |
| MSFFM2016 | Join solid timber |
| MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints |
| MSFFM3025 | Construct furniture using leg and rail method |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board |
| MSFFM3027 | Produce angled and curved components using solid timber |
| MSFFM3028 | Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products |
| MSFFM3029 | Select timbers for furniture production |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job |
| MSMOPS363 | Organise on-site work |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
| MSS402003 | Apply competitive systems and practices |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
Assessment methods used include knowledge questions, reports, research activities and practical demonstrations/ observations. Methods also include simulated workplace environments whereby workplace environments and conditions are simulated and student student’s complete tasks to workplace standards.
The course is delivered via face-to-face training and independent study. The following techniques are employed during face-to-face delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer demonstrations, power point presentations, individual tasks, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and student's complete tasks to workplace standards.
Students also undertake independent study and assessment activities in addition to scheduled classes. Examples of activities include undertaking homework set by trainers, research, reading, practicing applying knowledge and skills learnt in class, and preparing for and undertaking out of class assessment tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning. You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for part or all your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning.
You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement.
Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details.
To gain entry to this course, students should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. This entry requirement includes applicants demonstrating an mminimum of IELTS 5.5 in each component.
Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student pre-enrolment. Students must supply their own safety shoes with protective toe caps.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto Certificate IV in Building & Construction, Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) and Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification includes Cabinet Maker-kitchen and bathrooms and self-employed contractor. Completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
This course if offered full time over 52 weeks including holidays. This includes 46 weeks of term time and 6 holiday weeks. Holiday periods include one two-week term break, two one week term breaks and a two week Christmas break.
During term time students attend scheduled face to face classes for 16 hours per week. Face to face classes is scheduled during the day or night or mixture of both. Day time classes are 8 hours and night classes are 4 hours in duration. Day classes operate from 8.30am to 5.30pm and night classes 6.00 to 10.00pm.
Students will be required to undertake additional independent study and assessment activities completed outside of the classroom for approximately 10 hours per week. Independent study is a mandatory part of the course. Students also have the option of attending a supervised study session for 4 hours per week. Total study commitment per week is 26 hours per week (30 hours per week if attending supervised study sessions).
Course fee details are available on :
https://git.vic.edu.au/fees.aspx